Description
The fast-track preparation you need for entrance into a postgraduate degree
Delivered in a six month fast-track programme, improve your understanding of business for your postgraduate study in a range business related programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Why apply for the fast-track graduate diploma programme?
- guaranteed university placement for all successful students
- six month programme
- full university status
- a quality assured university programme with accreditation in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- a campus based programme with access to all facilities at Glasgow Caledonian University's award winning, city centre campus
- a conditional offer of a place on a postgraduate course at the Glasgow School for Business
- the highest levels of personal care and support
98% of students who successfully passed their Graduate Diploma progressed to a Masters degree at a UK university in 2011
Course length: 2 terms (5 months)
When can I start?
- March 2015 start (2 terms)
Term 1: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 2: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015
£8,550
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline We're happy to accept students right up to when our courses begin, as long as there are places available Tuition fee- GBP 8550 Year (EEA)
- GBP 8550 Year (Non-EEA)
Tuition fees do not include:
- text books and other learning materials: an additional cost in the region of £170 per academic course (three term) ;
- enrolment fee: an additional charge of £150 per academic programme (to be charged upon confirmation) ;
- lab fee: an additional £325 per year to cover the use of laboratory facilities (only applicable to science based courses)
- English
Course Content
You will study the following modules:
English for Postgraduate Academic Study
- This module focuses on learning through carrying out communication and problem- solving tasks. The focus shifts in the second part of the term to concentrate on developing students ability to use English in business contexts, using their own knowledge as a springboard for discussion, reading, listening and writing.
Cultural Changes in International Business
- The module examines the main cross-cultural management challenges that managers may encounter across three levels of the international business environment. Specifically: at the Macro (national) level; the meso (corporate) level and at the interpersonal level (intercultural and cross-cultural communication).
New Venture Creation
- This module examines the entrepreneurial processes required to plan, launch and sustain a new venture. Applying theory to practice, you are required to identify your own business opportunity and then prepare a business plan.
Strategic Management
- You will develop the research and analytical skills to explore how external and internal factors influence strategic decisions and evaluate how strategic choices contribute to an organisations performance in an increasingly dynamic and hypercompetitive environment. Students will also further develop their employability skills by participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of an in-depth company presentation.
Talent Management
- The aim of this module is to develop a knowledge and understanding of a talent management approach in contemporary organisational management. The meaning, nature and application of a talent management approach to utilising human resources in an organisational context across various sectors and at national and international levels, will be explored.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, and designed primarily to make you aware of your progress. Marks do not count towards your final master's degree, but do help the university assess whether you are ready to progress to your chosen route of study.
Assessment of your academic aptitude will be based on:
- written assignments
- group work
- project work
- oral presentations and examinations
- dissertation
Assessment of your English language and communication skills will be based on written assignments, oral presentations, interviews and examinations.
Audience
The Graduate Diploma is suitable for international students who need an introduction to the study of a subject in preparation to study it at postgraduate level, or to upgrade qualifications if you have studied a 3 year Diploma in a relevant subject. The Graduate Diploma is also suitable for those that want to increase or update their subject knowledge or those that need to improve their English language study skills within the context of their chosen subject.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 5.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
Academic requirements:
A recognised Foundation or International Certificate of Higher Education programme, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-Level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects.
Candidates with lesser qualifications but more than 3 years of work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Work experience is mandatory for progression to the Caledonian MBA programmes.
For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us.
English requirements:
Three terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details.
If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study.
Age:
17 years and above
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31st December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.
Funding
Scholarships
High achievement is important to INTO and its students. We reward the academic success of the best students and in 2010 gave over £1m in scholarships that helped fund their studies.
If you have a strong academic record you will have the opportunity to apply for an INTO scholarship. These recognise those that have worked hard to join us and have the potential to go on to study at the highest levels. Every study centre offers scholarships and each application is considered with great care.
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